Nearly 1.1 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are voting in local council elections for the first time since the war began.
The Palestinian Authority says the polls are part of internationally demanded reforms, including election law changes that require candidates to run on proportional representation lists rather than as individuals.
Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh reports.
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Nearly 1.1 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are voting in local council elections for the first time since the war began.
The Palestinian Authority says the polls are part of internationally demanded reforms, including election law changes that require candidates to run on proportional representation lists rather than as individuals.
Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh reports.
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Nearly a million Palestinians are voting in municipal elections in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, the first in Gaza in nearly two decades, amid low turnout and reported detentions. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains.
US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Three ships have been attacked in the past week, and Tehran shows no sign of yielding. Trump has simultaneously issued shoot-to-kill orders against small Iranian boats, while Iran's chief negotiator's adviser declared the ceasefire extension "means nothing".
This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with journalists Samira Mohyeddin and John Fredericks about who really holds the cards in this conflict and whether the US blockade will bring the Iranian regime to its knees, or entrench a deepening deadlock.
US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Three ships have been attacked in the past week, and Tehran shows no sign of yielding. Trump has simultaneously issued shoot-to-kill orders against small Iranian boats, while Iran's chief negotiator's adviser declared the ceasefire extension "means nothing".
This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with journalists Samira Mohyeddin and John Fredericks about who really holds the cards in this conflict and whether the US blockade will bring the Iranian regime to its knees, or entrench a deepening deadlock.
Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are driving growing interest in electric vehicles worldwide.
As China leads global EV production, automakers there are hoping the ongoing energy crisis will boost demand and accelerate sales in international markets.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports.
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Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are driving growing interest in electric vehicles worldwide.
As China leads global EV production, automakers there are hoping the ongoing energy crisis will boost demand and accelerate sales in international markets.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports.
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US President Trump has addressed the media after cancelling the Pakistan trip by his mediators to discuss the situation with Iran.
“I think Pakistan is terrific, I think the field marshal is fantastic, and I think the prime minister is outstanding. And you know they’d like to see something happen, but we’re not going to be traveling for 15 or 16 hours to have a meeting with people nobody has heard of before,” Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One in Florida.
“Too much traveling, takes too long, too expensive. They weren’t meeting with the leader of the country. They were meeting with other people, and I said we’re just not going to do it.”
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US President Trump has addressed the media after cancelling the Pakistan trip by his mediators to discuss the situation with Iran.
“I think Pakistan is terrific, I think the field marshal is fantastic, and I think the prime minister is outstanding. And you know they’d like to see something happen, but we’re not going to be traveling for 15 or 16 hours to have a meeting with people nobody has heard of before,” Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One in Florida.
“Too much traveling, takes too long, too expensive. They weren’t meeting with the leader of the country. They were meeting with other people, and I said we’re just not going to do it.”
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Divisions widen within NATO. US President Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the military alliance?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Carne Ross -- former British Diplomat and founder of the non-profit advisory group, Independent Diplomat.
Eli Bremer -- Retired Major in the US Air Force and a Republican Strategist
Pablo Calderon Martinez -- Head of Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs.
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Divisions widen within NATO. US President Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the military alliance?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Carne Ross -- former British Diplomat and founder of the non-profit advisory group, Independent Diplomat.
Eli Bremer -- Retired Major in the US Air Force and a Republican Strategist
Pablo Calderon Martinez -- Head of Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs.
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US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran, media reports say.
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid joins live from the Pakistani capital Islamabad.
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US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran, media reports say.
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid joins live from the Pakistani capital Islamabad.
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Funerals have been held on Saturday in Gaza for a pregnant woman and her two children, who were killed in an Israeli strike while sheltering in a declared ‘safe zone’ according to their father. At least 12 people were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Friday despite a ceasefire.
A mass wedding ceremony has provided a rare moment of celebration in Gaza. The event in Deir Al Balah united 150 couples. It brought scenes of joy to a people overwhelmed by grief from more than two and a half years of Israel’s war.
Al Jazeera’s Felix Nyawara reports.
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A mass wedding ceremony has provided a rare moment of celebration in Gaza. The event in Deir Al Balah united 150 couples. It brought scenes of joy to a people overwhelmed by grief from more than two and a half years of Israel’s war.
Al Jazeera’s Felix Nyawara reports.
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Ghana's rice industry is growing, but it's struggling to find customers. Cheaper, imported rice is undercutting local producers. As supply outpaces demand, farmers' incomes are shrinking, and unsold stock is piling up. They are now urging the government to step in with support.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports.
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Ghana's rice industry is growing, but it's struggling to find customers. Cheaper, imported rice is undercutting local producers. As supply outpaces demand, farmers' incomes are shrinking, and unsold stock is piling up. They are now urging the government to step in with support.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports.
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The Trump administration has intensified sanctions against Tehran in addition to its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—targeting maritime trade. The new sanctions aim to stop Iran’s oil exports and its financial sector and curtail Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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The Trump administration has intensified sanctions against Tehran in addition to its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—targeting maritime trade. The new sanctions aim to stop Iran’s oil exports and its financial sector and curtail Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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Since the start of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump has discussed a plan to take control of what he refers to as Iran’s “nuclear dust,” a reference to the country’s highly enriched uranium.
However, any military operation to seize these sensitive materials would be extremely risky for US forces, given the heavily fortified sites, the hazardous nature of radioactive material, and the high likelihood of armed confrontation.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports.
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Since the start of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump has discussed a plan to take control of what he refers to as Iran’s “nuclear dust,” a reference to the country’s highly enriched uranium.
However, any military operation to seize these sensitive materials would be extremely risky for US forces, given the heavily fortified sites, the hazardous nature of radioactive material, and the high likelihood of armed confrontation.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports.
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The "scale and coordination" of the attacks by armed groups across Mali is "unprecedented", says Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque. Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country, including the capital.
An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon. Corporal Rico Pramudia died in a Beirut hospital after being critically wounded when a projectile hit his UNIFIL position last month.
Joint US and Israeli strikes have damaged Iran’s nuclear programme and key facilities.
However, Iran is still believed to hold around 440kg of highly enriched uranium, which remains a major concern and is referred to by President Trump as “nuclear dust.”
Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports.
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Joint US and Israeli strikes have damaged Iran’s nuclear programme and key facilities.
However, Iran is still believed to hold around 440kg of highly enriched uranium, which remains a major concern and is referred to by President Trump as “nuclear dust.”
Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports.
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Some international flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are driving growing interest in electric vehicles worldwide.
As China leads global EV production, automakers there are hoping the ongoing energy crisis will boost demand and accelerate sales in international markets.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports.
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Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are driving growing interest in electric vehicles worldwide.
As China leads global EV production, automakers there are hoping the ongoing energy crisis will boost demand and accelerate sales in international markets.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports.
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Lebanon’s health ministry reports that Israeli strikes killed six people on Friday, even amid an extended ceasefire.
Israel says it continues targeting Hezbollah positions, while the ongoing conflict has killed nearly 2,500 people and displaced more than 1.2 million since March.
Among those affected is Huda Kamel Mansour, whose village in southern Lebanon was destroyed, forcing her to live in a tent in Beirut.
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Lebanon’s health ministry reports that Israeli strikes killed six people on Friday, even amid an extended ceasefire.
Israel says it continues targeting Hezbollah positions, while the ongoing conflict has killed nearly 2,500 people and displaced more than 1.2 million since March.
Among those affected is Huda Kamel Mansour, whose village in southern Lebanon was destroyed, forcing her to live in a tent in Beirut.
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The information front has been central to the Iranian government’s war effort.
For an external audience, there is an innovative online strategy that has consisted of AI Lego, memes and hip hop diss tracks directed at Donald Trump and the MAGA base. But this coexists with more brutal domestic tactics: crackdowns, arrests and internet blackouts.
The result has been the Iranian authorities making use of the internet for PR internationally, while simultaneously preventing the Iranian people from openly accessing the net themselves.
Contributors:
Ali Hashem – Correspondent, Al Jazeera English
Mehran Kamrava – Professor of Government, Georgetown University in Qatar
Tara Kangarlou – Journalist & Author, The Heartbeat of Iran
Maral Karimi – Lecturer, Toronto Metropolitan University
On our radar
The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil unfolded in the manner that so many Israeli assassinations of journalists in Gaza have - minute by minute, hour by hour, in a pattern that has become shockingly familiar. There's the surveillance, the strike, the obstruction of rescue and then, the denial - Israel's insistence that it does not target journalists, medics or rescue workers.
Meenakshi Ravi reports.
Pakistan’s peacemaker moment and the missing stories
Pakistan has found itself at the centre of one of the world’s most consequential stories - by hosting talks between the United States and Iran, brokering ceasefires, earning the very public praise of Donald Trump and making headlines around the world.
But this PR moment is obscuring a great deal, including an undercover war with Afghanistan and a crushing cost-of-living crisis at home. We speak to Amber Rahim Shamsi about the domestic politics behind Pakistan’s diplomatic moment in the sun.
Featuring:
Amber Rahim Shamsi – Pakistan Editor, Nukta
The information front has been central to the Iranian government’s war effort.
For an external audience, there is an innovative online strategy that has consisted of AI Lego, memes and hip hop diss tracks directed at Donald Trump and the MAGA base. But this coexists with more brutal domestic tactics: crackdowns, arrests and internet blackouts.
The result has been the Iranian authorities making use of the internet for PR internationally, while simultaneously preventing the Iranian people from openly accessing the net themselves.
Contributors:
Ali Hashem – Correspondent, Al Jazeera English
Mehran Kamrava – Professor of Government, Georgetown University in Qatar
Tara Kangarlou – Journalist & Author, The Heartbeat of Iran
Maral Karimi – Lecturer, Toronto Metropolitan University
On our radar
The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil unfolded in the manner that so many Israeli assassinations of journalists in Gaza have - minute by minute, hour by hour, in a pattern that has become shockingly familiar. There's the surveillance, the strike, the obstruction of rescue and then, the denial - Israel's insistence that it does not target journalists, medics or rescue workers.
Meenakshi Ravi reports.
Pakistan’s peacemaker moment and the missing stories
Pakistan has found itself at the centre of one of the world’s most consequential stories - by hosting talks between the United States and Iran, brokering ceasefires, earning the very public praise of Donald Trump and making headlines around the world.
But this PR moment is obscuring a great deal, including an undercover war with Afghanistan and a crushing cost-of-living crisis at home. We speak to Amber Rahim Shamsi about the domestic politics behind Pakistan’s diplomatic moment in the sun.
Featuring:
Amber Rahim Shamsi – Pakistan Editor, Nukta
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, as US envoys are also set to arrive in the capital. Tehran says no direct US talks are planned. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett explains what we know.
Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the site remains one of the most contaminated places on earth.
After a Russian drone strike damaged the protective shell over Reactor Number Four last year, concerns are growing about the condition of the site and the long term effort to keep it secure.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine reports.
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Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the site remains one of the most contaminated places on earth.
After a Russian drone strike damaged the protective shell over Reactor Number Four last year, concerns are growing about the condition of the site and the long term effort to keep it secure.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine reports.
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Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers in the occupied West Bank. The Irish Aid-backed facility, which served around 60 children, was among structures destroyed in a Bedouin community.
In Gaza, where conflict has deeply affected children’s lives, sport is helping restore a sense of normalcy.
Through a 6-week UNICEF program, children are finding support to cope with trauma while gradually rebuilding their confidence and hope for the future.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports.
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In Gaza, where conflict has deeply affected children’s lives, sport is helping restore a sense of normalcy.
Through a 6-week UNICEF program, children are finding support to cope with trauma while gradually rebuilding their confidence and hope for the future.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has become the first foreign leader to visit Venezuela since the US kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro in January. Petro and Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez agreed on military and intelligence cooperation to combat “mafias” running drugs and human trafficking on their shared border.
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way. Iranian officials deny they plan on holding talks with US delegates, but the visits have raised hopes the two sides can break the Strait of Hormuz deadlock with diplomacy.
North Korea is marking its military anniversary with a series of ballistic missile launches, demonstrating its growing military capabilities.
The tests come amid reports that the United States is redeploying military assets from the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East. While Washington denies moving key systems like THAAD, it has confirmed shifting other resources to respond to regional tensions involving Iran.
South Korea has condemned the launches as violations of United Nations resolutions. The International Atomic Energy Agency says there are signs North Korea is advancing its nuclear weapons programme.
Leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the latest drills, signalling defiance at a time of heightened global instability. In South Korea, public concern is rising over both North Korea’s actions and the potential reduction of US military presence.
President Lee Jae Myung has sought to reassure the public, saying South Korea’s military is fully capable of responding to any threat. The country continues to strengthen its own defence capabilities, including warships, drones and missile defence systems.
The shifting security landscape could accelerate plans for South Korea to take full wartime operational control of its forces from the United States, potentially ending a decades-long arrangement dating back to the Korean War.
The developments highlight growing uncertainty in the region as global tensions reshape military priorities.
Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo reports from Seoul.
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North Korea is marking its military anniversary with a series of ballistic missile launches, demonstrating its growing military capabilities.
The tests come amid reports that the United States is redeploying military assets from the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East. While Washington denies moving key systems like THAAD, it has confirmed shifting other resources to respond to regional tensions involving Iran.
South Korea has condemned the launches as violations of United Nations resolutions. The International Atomic Energy Agency says there are signs North Korea is advancing its nuclear weapons programme.
Leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the latest drills, signalling defiance at a time of heightened global instability. In South Korea, public concern is rising over both North Korea’s actions and the potential reduction of US military presence.
President Lee Jae Myung has sought to reassure the public, saying South Korea’s military is fully capable of responding to any threat. The country continues to strengthen its own defence capabilities, including warships, drones and missile defence systems.
The shifting security landscape could accelerate plans for South Korea to take full wartime operational control of its forces from the United States, potentially ending a decades-long arrangement dating back to the Korean War.
The developments highlight growing uncertainty in the region as global tensions reshape military priorities.
Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo reports from Seoul.
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Rising global diesel prices are squeezing industries across the United States. The conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to supply are driving fuel costs higher.
In Maryland, fishermen are starting the blue crab season under pressure. Watermen like CJ Canby depend on diesel to power their boats, but higher prices are cutting into already thin margins.
As fuel costs rise, so do expenses across the industry. From bait to shipping, every part of the supply chain is affected. Early catches are modest, meaning fishermen must work harder to make up for the added cost.
Along the Chesapeake Bay, uncertainty is shaping the season. Business owners like Luke McFadden say diesel is essential for both boats and delivery trucks, leaving little room to adapt.
While support for President Donald Trump remains strong in the region, many are hoping for an end to the conflict to bring fuel prices down.
For now, fishermen face a difficult season where success depends not only on the catch, but on global events beyond their control.
Al Jazeera's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports from Pasadena in Maryland.
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Rising global diesel prices are squeezing industries across the United States. The conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to supply are driving fuel costs higher.
In Maryland, fishermen are starting the blue crab season under pressure. Watermen like CJ Canby depend on diesel to power their boats, but higher prices are cutting into already thin margins.
As fuel costs rise, so do expenses across the industry. From bait to shipping, every part of the supply chain is affected. Early catches are modest, meaning fishermen must work harder to make up for the added cost.
Along the Chesapeake Bay, uncertainty is shaping the season. Business owners like Luke McFadden say diesel is essential for both boats and delivery trucks, leaving little room to adapt.
While support for President Donald Trump remains strong in the region, many are hoping for an end to the conflict to bring fuel prices down.
For now, fishermen face a difficult season where success depends not only on the catch, but on global events beyond their control.
Al Jazeera's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports from Pasadena in Maryland.
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Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza. Despite a six-month long ceasefire, Israeli forces are committing daily violations that have killed almost 1,000 people.
A meeting months in the making. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez have met in Caracas in a significant step toward rebuilding ties.
The visit marks the first by a foreign leader since Nicolás Maduro was removed earlier this year, offering Rodríguez an opportunity to strengthen her position and international legitimacy.
For Petro, the urgency lies along the shared border. Tens of thousands have been displaced in regions like Catatumbo, where armed groups and drug trafficking networks remain active.
Both leaders are seeking closer cooperation on security, including intelligence sharing and potential joint military efforts to tackle criminal groups operating across the border.
At the same time, pressure from Washington is shaping the political landscape. United States President Donald Trump has signalled expectations for change in Venezuela while also criticising Colombia’s handling of drug trafficking.
Despite past tensions, the two countries are looking to reset relations built on deep historical, economic and cultural ties. With more than 2,000 kilometres of shared border, cooperation is seen as essential for stability.
The meeting highlights a broader shift in regional diplomacy, where necessity is driving renewed engagement between neighbours facing shared challenges.
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A meeting months in the making. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez have met in Caracas in a significant step toward rebuilding ties.
The visit marks the first by a foreign leader since Nicolás Maduro was removed earlier this year, offering Rodríguez an opportunity to strengthen her position and international legitimacy.
For Petro, the urgency lies along the shared border. Tens of thousands have been displaced in regions like Catatumbo, where armed groups and drug trafficking networks remain active.
Both leaders are seeking closer cooperation on security, including intelligence sharing and potential joint military efforts to tackle criminal groups operating across the border.
At the same time, pressure from Washington is shaping the political landscape. United States President Donald Trump has signalled expectations for change in Venezuela while also criticising Colombia’s handling of drug trafficking.
Despite past tensions, the two countries are looking to reset relations built on deep historical, economic and cultural ties. With more than 2,000 kilometres of shared border, cooperation is seen as essential for stability.
The meeting highlights a broader shift in regional diplomacy, where necessity is driving renewed engagement between neighbours facing shared challenges.
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Soaring food costs and international sanctions are worsening the hunger crisis in Yemen, where 80 percent of the population already live below the poverty line. Yousef Marwry explains how Yemeni’s are dealing with the crisis.
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